Mary Welzel Fuller

Mary Welzel Fuller, 86, of Sarasota/Bradenton, FL, formerly of Winchester, VA, passed away on August 9, 2024 surrounded by her children. Mary grew up in Graz, Austria during WW2. A few years after the end of the war her family was accepted for a relocation program. Mary moved with her late parents (Robert and Mary Welzel) and siblings to the United States in the early 1950’s. She was the only one in the family that spoke English at the time. Mary graduated from James Wood High School in 1958. After graduation she worked for Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester, where she met her future husband Bill Fuller. They were married in 1959 and lived in Winchester until they retired and moved to Sarasota, FL in 1998. Mary excelled in so many things during her life. In high school she won the Virginia state cherry pie baking contest and travelled to Chicago for the national event. She continued to cook and bake all her life and her holiday cookies and cakes were legendary. More than a few said her made from scratch German Chocolate cakes were the best ever. Mary also worked for A&P stores for 19 years, then was hired by Dr. Craig Stoner to work at AAFO, his orthodontist association. Again, Mary excelled in many tasks and was a key player for annual meetings while at AAFO. Mary also loved to vacation with family and plan those vacations. Earlier in life it was often Ocean City, MD, then later to Florida including many great family trips to St. Augustine beach. Those trips made many, many lasting memories and sharing those stories with friends and neighbors was one of her favorite past times. Surviving are three children, William Wayne Fuller, Jr. (Judith) of Frederick County, VA, Tina Lorraine Fuller (Steve) of Palmetto, FL and Kevin Hunter Fuller (Lauren) of Bradenton, FL; one grandson, William Wayne Fuller III; one brother Walter Welzel (Mary) of Winchester. Mary was preceded in death by her husband William (Bill) Fuller, two brothers and one sister Robert Welzel, Anton Welzel and Victoria Welzel Johnson. A Memorial service will be held at Enders and Shirley Funeral Home in Berryville at a date to be determined. Memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.MFHcares.com

Mary Welzel Fuller

September 1, 1937 - August 9, 2024